Becoming

Photographed by Isabella Gao

The body loosens its boundaries, shedding assigned meanings through makeup, nail art, and clothing. Identity appears fluid and unstable, constantly reforming through gesture, styling, and presence. This series explores becoming as an act of resistance to familiar norms, photographed by Isabella Gao.
pants MARITHÉ + FRANÇOIS GIRBAUD, scarf STYLIST’S OWN, shoes SAINT LAURENT
dress MADAME PAULINE VINTAGE, shoes VERSACE
jumpsuit JEAN PAUL GAULTIER, gloves STYLIST’S OWN, shoes ALÉSIA
jumpsuit STELLA MCCARTNEY, pants VALENTINO, shoes BALENCIAGA
jumpsuit STELLA MCCARTNEY, pants VALENTINO, shoes BALENCIAGA
top ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, skirt GIANFRANCO FERRÈ, shoes SAINT LAURENT
top ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, skirt GIANFRANCO FERRÈ, shoes SAINT LAURENT

Becoming

Credits:

Photographer: Isabella Gao / @isabellagao_
Stylist & Creative Director: Deqiu Kong / @kongdeqiu
Makeup: Alessia Trotta / @muashya
Hair: Victoria Pastore / @vic.vanity
Nail Artist: QianYu Wang / @wange_nails
Model: Shirui Li / @lishiruii, @stunmanagement

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